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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Son of Piers (a medieval form of Peter)
- Origin
- English (surname)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- PEER-sun
Pearson is an English surname turned first name, pronounced PEER-sun, and it carries a literal meaning: 'son of Piers,' with Piers being a medieval form of Peter. It's used as a name for children of any gender. There's no flowery symbolism here — just a name built directly from a father's name, the way many English surnames were formed.
Meaning & Origin of Pearson
Meaning: Son of Piers (a medieval form of Peter).
Origin: English (surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Pearson
PEER-sunIPA /ˈpɪərsən/
Popularity of Pearson
Pearson's best-ever SSA rank was #1261 back in 1898, when only 5 babies got the name; in 2024 it sat at #2774 but with 47 babies given the name — nearly ten times as many as at its historic peak, even though the rank itself has slipped over that 126-year span.
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FAQ
What does the name Pearson mean?
Son of Piers (a medieval form of Peter). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Pearson?
Pearson is pronounced PEER-sun (IPA: /ˈpɪərsən/).
Is Pearson a popular name right now?
Pearson peaked at #1261 in 1898 and is ranked #2774 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1898–2024.)
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